The Estill building, located on central campus near the Farrington building, was named after Dr. Harry Fishburne Estill. The Estill Building was constructed as a three-story library and was named the Estill Library in honor of Estill. Today, the Estill Building houses the cashier’s office, undergraduate admissions, the financial aid office and classrooms.Dr. Harry F. Estill’s father, Charles P. Estill, taught Latin and English literature at Sam Houston Normal Institute until his death in 1882. His son was a member of the institute’s first graduating class and was on the faculty for 26 years before beginning his 29-year term as president.Dr. Harry F. Estill was named as the fifth president in 1908. Estill had been a student, and received the top honors in the first graduating class of Sam Houston Normal Institute. He has been the longest-serving president, with a total of 29 years. During the 29 years of Estill’s presidency, 1908-1937, Sam Houston Normal Institute continued to expand to meet the needs of a growing state. The curriculum was expanded to four years and the first baccalaureate degree awarded in 1919. In 1923, the name of the institution was changed to Sam Houston State Teachers College and, two years later, the college became a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. During Estill’s tenure, the university received full recognition by academic accrediting organizations and built several new buildings. One of the special events during Estill’s tenure was a visit by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.Estill was the author of groundbreaking textbooks that were used widely throughout the South. After stepping down as president, Estill served as the president emeritus and a history professor until his death on Feb. 12, 1942. A memorial service was held for him at Old Main auditorium.